Vice President Technology Strategy Jobs in Boca Raton, FL

About the Job 

Job Title: Vice President of Operations  

Company: Dragons Elite Athletics. 

Location: Boca Raton, FL. 
 

About Dragons Elite Athletics: 

Dragons Elite Athletics is a forward-thinking, performance-driven organization revolutionizing the youth elite training and fitness industry. We are a team of passionate leaders, certified coaches, and former athletes dedicated to the long-term development of youth athletes, providing them with the tools to achieve success in sports and life. Dragon Way; our unique development methodology, sets us apart by focusing on athlete growth and development, from college scholarships to professional sports careers. 

About Black Dragon Capital:  

Black Dragon Capital LLC (BDC) is a unique growth-oriented private equity firm focused on investing in areas where information technology is enabling the disruption of industries by allowing a faster, better and more economically compelling way to solve industry issues.  We seek to benefit from a diverse perspective combined with high performance operating and investment executives. We hire and promote based on merit, without bias, and make a genuine effort to ensure we have a diversified team that aligns with the diversity of our portfolio companies and their clients. We intend to maintain over 65% of our team members as culturally or gender diverse, and we work hard to foster a supportive and welcoming workplace. Bringing a leadership and advisory group of successful entrepreneurs, former operators and deal making experience, Black Dragon’s team has a track record of building market leading companies, driving above market returns and accelerating growth and profitability through its distribution connections, strategic advice, and active participation within our investments, primarily in financial technologies, eCommerce, and sports and media technology markets. 

Role Overview: 
Reporting to the Founder and CEO, the VP of Operations, will manage the daily logistics, administrative functions, and facility operations for a sports team, league, or facility, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and athletic policies, working closely with coaches and executives. Experience in sports management is preferable. 
 

As the VP of Operations, you will be responsible for: 

This position requires a dynamic, business development-oriented, strategic leader who will ensure the successful management and delivery of multiple sports programs (such as, but not limited to, baseball, soccer, volleyball, etc.), team acquisition and development, all while building for scale. 
 

Key Responsibilities: 
 

Strategic Leadership and Management: 

• Day-to-Day Logistics: Manage team travel, game-day logistics, and daily administrative functions. 

• Facility/Venue Operations: Oversee maintenance, scheduling, and safety protocols for sports facilities. Transition new facilities and acquisitions.  

• Budget & Finance: Develop and administer program budgets, including controlling equipment and supply costs. 

• Staff Coordination: Hire, train, and supervise event personnel and support staff. 

• Liaison/Communication: Work with coaches, athletes, sponsors, media, and external agencies to ensure smooth operation of programs. 

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with league regulations, safety standards, and risk management protocols. 

Business Development & Growth: 

• Acquisition of Teams and Facilities. Identify and pursue new revenue streams, partnerships, sponsorships, and expansion opportunities. 

• Work with the VP of Sales and Marketing to optimize Revenue, including programs, facilities and other avenues. 

 
Qualifications Required: 

 
Knowledge/Skills: 

• Proven experience in business development, revenue generation, and brand building. 

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in developing, leading, and scaling multi-layered B2C (Business to Consumer) businesses. Experience working with sports, fitness, or athletic development organizations a plus. 

• Experience in scaling a business. A track record of success in managing multi-location operations and large teams is a plus. 

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage key stakeholders, from parents and athletes to investors and media. 

• Strong understanding of youth athlete development, collegiate recruiting, and professional sports pathways is a plus. 

 
Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Sports Management, or similar. (Master’s degree preferred). 

• Leadership certifications from recognized bodies a plus. 

 
Key Competencies: 

• Strategic Vision & Execution. 

• Business Acumen & Financial Management. 

• Relationship Building & Networking. 

• Innovative & Forward-Thinking Leadership. 

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